Among many finely bound leather volumes offered in Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's Antiquarian Book Auction on 6th September 2017, the pick is probably a copy of 'Lord Lilford's Birds' (BK18/98). Published in 1903, it is a sumptuous signed binding by Zaehnsdorf.
'Lord Lilford's Birds' (BK18/98)
Probably contemporary, it is dark green morocco decorated on both covers with an array of flowers and leaves in red and gilt, extra gilt and titled within six compartments on the spine, matching decorated doublures and silk endpapers, all edges are resplendent in gilt. It carries a pre-sale estimate of £100-£150.
